Muaz

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-AHZ /muˈɑːz/Medium

Meaning: Arabic name from the root 'awdha ('to protect,' 'to seek refuge'), meaning 'one who is protected' or 'kept safe by God'High

In 30 seconds: A traditional Arabic name meaning 'one who is protected by God,' Muaz is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and borne by a celebrated companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningArabic name from the root 'awdha ('to protect,' 'to seek refuge'), meaning 'one who is protected' or 'kept safe by God'

U.S. rank (2024)#3127 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Muaz (also transliterated Mu'adh or Mu'az) derives from the Arabic trilateral root '-w-dh, meaning 'to seek refuge' or 'to protect.' The name implies divine protection. Mu'adh ibn Jabal was one of the Ansar (helpers) of Medina who became one of the Prophet's most trusted companions and scholars.

Muaz remains a popular given name in Muslim communities across the Arab world, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. It is closely related to Muad, and both spellings are used, with Muaz being slightly more common in South Asian Muslim communities.

Did you know? Mu'adh ibn Jabal, one of the most prominent companions of the Prophet Muhammad, was appointed governor of Yemen and is quoted in numerous hadith — making Muaz a name with enduring scholarly prestige in Islamic tradition.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Mu'adh — Arabic root and transliteration variantsEncyclopedia of Islam — Mu'adh ibn Jabal — Companion biography

Variations

Mu'adhMuadMoazMoaaz

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Famous Bearers

★Mu'adh ibn Jabal (603–639)
Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and leading Islamic jurist appointed governor of Yemen by the Prophet.

If you like Muaz…

Muad— near-identical name, often used interchangeably

Zaid— Arabic companion-name with similar Islamic heritage

Anas— Arabic companion-of-the-Prophet name of similar brevity

Bilal— beloved Arabic Islamic name with strong scholarly associations

Frequently Asked

What does the name Muaz mean?

Muaz means 'one who is protected' or 'kept safe by God,' from the Arabic root meaning 'to seek refuge.'

How do you pronounce Muaz?

Muaz is pronounced moo-AHZ (/muˈɑːz/), two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Muaz a boy or girl name?

Muaz is used exclusively as a boy's name in Arabic and Islamic naming tradition.

How popular is Muaz?

Muaz is popular in Muslim communities across the Arab world, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. It is rare but growing in Western countries.